An iconic clothing shop in Bridport that has been a pillar of the town’s retail facilities for more than 140 years is up for sale

The next round of closures on the A35 that have caused concerns in the area are commencing next week

“DON’T park illegally  - we’ll get you” – the stark warning from Dorset Council leader Nick Ireland.

A fourth-generation bakery has expanded into Abbotsbury, bringing more than a century of baking heritage to the village

A reader is appalled by the number of Dorset dog owners walking dogs in the heat and says 'it's madness'

ADOPTIONS in Dorset are taking an average of 315 days – said to be much better than other councils.

Highlands End Holiday Park, Cummins Farm, Hincknowle Cider Apple Farm Camping, and Pineapple Farm Holidays are on Campsites.co.uk Outstanding Sites list

Two internationally acclaimed musicians will be giving a recital to inspire students at a secondary school in west Dorset.

The current heatwave will continue with the Met Office saying the record-breaking temperatures could be “beaten again”.

Live updates during the heatwave that we are currently experiencing in across Dorset

Dorset fire stations at risk of closure have been handed a temporary lifeline - but a crunch vote next week will decide whether councillors back a rescue plan that could save them permanently

Schools across west Dorset are introducing a range of measures to cope with extreme heat, including relaxed uniform rules and cancelled activities

RESIDENTS are being asked to help preserve water as temperatures soar to record levels

Dorset’s chief fire officer has praised village campaigners for playing a “pivotal” role in potentially saving eight threatened fire stations

THUNDERSTORMS are now expected to hit Dorset after the Met Office issued a yellow weather warning for Thursday evening

Dorset has now been included in an extreme heat warning as forecasters predict an “exceptional” spell of hot and humid weather

DEVELOPMENT decisions have been made for properties and sites across west Dorset, including schemes in Bridport, Charmouth, Lyme Regis and Seaborough.

CHANGES at a holiday park feature in the latest planning applications for sites in Bridport, Charmouth and nearby villages, including proposed changes at a holiday park and several home improvement schemes.

A writer for national newspaper The Telegraph says he was 'charmed' by the Dorset town of Sherborne

BIG projects which tie-up millions of pounds of council taxpayers’ money, but are never started, are to be scaled back at Dorset Council.

Dorset Council announces temporary road closures in Powerstock, Lyme Regis, Broadwindsor, Burton Bradstock and Beaminster for maintenance and fibre works.

Milly's Ice Cream in Lyme Regis applies for a premises licence to sell alcohol from 9am–10pm. Public comments to Dorset Council open until 28 June 2026.

Brigadier Nick Orr has taken over as president of the Bridport branch of the Royal British Legion from Brigadier John Dean, who has led the branch for 12 years.

The UK's record temperature in June has now been broken, but what is its record temperature overall?

The Met Office has shared when the current heatwave is likely to end after several red heat health alerts had been issued

Amber and red heat warnings have been placed over certain parts of the UK, as the heatwave reaches its peak, and are expected to last until Saturday evening.

An expert has settled the debate which leaves Brits wondering if they should open or close their windows during a heatwave.

Red weather warnings are in place across the UK today as record-breaking temperatures are expected.

Dozens of families flocked to the west Dorset seafront this weekend for a party in the sunshine

Dorset has been placed under a rare red weather warning for extreme heat, with temperatures expected to soar into the 30s and pose a risk to life later this week

Delays are being reported on the A35 due to reports of the broken down vehicle in Chideock

The police has responded to reports that farmers across Dorset are feeling vulnerable and frustrated as they say gangs are still targeting rural communities.

A fire started on the coast in west Dorset over the weekend sparking an emergency response

A reader argues the UK’s welfare system is unfair and unsustainable, calling on the next prime minister to take bold action on benefits and pensions.

A seafood restaurant in Lyme Regis is offering a 'parking on us' scheme in a bid to encourage visitors to the south west

The joint sixth form at the Sir John Colfox Academy and Beaminster School held its annual summer ball on Friday

RAIL passengers are being only told to travel on the Weymouth-Waterloo line on Wednesday and Thursday of this week if their journeys are essential.

An exciting new exhibition showcasing the industry that put Bridport on the map is being displayed in town

Parts of town have been damaged after a spate of bin fires took place this morning

-A weather warning for extreme heat has been upgraded to red for Dorset -It warns of population-wide adverse health effects experienced, not limited to those most vulnerable to extreme heat, leading to serious illness or danger to life -Tourists are ...

Another year of extreme nettle eating has come to a close as the Bridport champion defends her title

GWR has issued an 'essential travel only ' warning for Wednesday, June 24 and Thursday, June 25 amid an extreme heat weather warning

Find out more about the curious case of mysterious and unusual Dorset hole Culpepper’s Dish near Briantspuddle

Sir Keir Starmer has confirmed that he will step down as Prime Minister.

The latest heatwave is set to hit the UK this week, with some areas forecast to get close to 40C temperatures, the Met Office has said.

Andy Burnham's bid to become Labour leader received a major boost after former Health Secretary Wes Streeting threw his full support behind the Makerfield MP and urged the party to unite behind him.

In a statement outside 10 Downing Street, Sir Keir said his party had asked “whether I am best placed to lead us into the next general election”.

The Prime Minister has spent the weekend reflecting on his future amid mounting pressure from within his Cabinet.

It’s important to know the rules when it comes to sunbathing – especially if you plan to strip off to avoid tan lines

The Met Office has forecast temperatures as high as 38C for parts of the country this week.